Helen
Born October 22, 1939 (Age: 86)
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Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]
Biography
Helen Ann Richardson Khan (born October 22, 1939), known by her mononym Helen, is an Indian former actress and dancer of Anglo-Indian and Burmese descent. In a career spanning 70 years, she has established herself as a prolific performer in Hindi cinema and appeared in over 1000 films. During her heydays, she was cited as one of the most popular nautch and cabaret dancers, and has been a recipient of two Filmfare Awards and a Padma Shri, awarded by the Indian Government. She has also been the inspiration for four films and a book. She even performed onstage in London, Paris, and Hong Kong. Officially announcing retirement in 1983, she has since been appearing in films as guest roles or cameos.
Helen Ann Richardson Khan (born October 22, 1939), known by her mononym Helen, is an Indian former actress and dancer of Anglo-Indian and Burmese descent. In a career spanning 70 years, she has established herself as a prolific performer in Hindi cinema and appeared in over 1000 films. During her heydays, she was cited as one of the most popular nautch and cabaret dancers, and has been a recipient of two Filmfare Awards and a Padma Shri, awarded by the Indian Government. She has also been the inspiration for four films and a book. She even performed onstage in London, Paris, and Hong Kong. Officially announcing retirement in 1983, she has since been appearing in films as guest roles or cameos.
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Filmography
Mohabbatein
2000
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as Miss Monica
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Age: 61
Pakhandee
1984
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as
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Age: 44
Abdullah
1980
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as Item Dancer
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Age: 40
Hema Hemeelu
1979
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as Special appearance
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Age: 39
For Your Sake
1977
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as Shola
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Age: 37
Immaan Dharam
1977
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as Jenny Francis
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Age: 37
Aakhri Sajda
1977
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as
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Age: 37
Sholay
1975
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as Gypsy Dancer
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Age: 35
Chhote Sarkar
1974
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as Kasturi
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Age: 34
No Image
Bindiya aur bandook
1972
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as
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Age: 32
Kathputli
1971
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as Roma
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Age: 31
Nadaan
1971
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as Rita Saxena
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Age: 31
Preetam
1971
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as Sarita
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Age: 31
Maryada
1971
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as
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Age: 31
No Image
Scattered Pearls
1971
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as Club dancer
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Age: 31
Man Mandir
1971
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as
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Age: 31
Aag Aur Daag
1971
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as
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Age: 31
Inspector
1970
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as
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Age: 30
Yakeen
1969
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as Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
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Age: 30
Pyasi Shaam
1969
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as Life-size cardboard cut-out
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Age: 30
Anjan Hai Koyee
1969
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as
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Age: 30
Pyar Hi Pyar
1969
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as Cham Cham
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Age: 29
Prince
1969
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as Sophia
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Age: 29
Pyar Ka Sapna
1969
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as Jenny
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Age: 29
Sachaai
1969
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as
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Age: 29
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
1969
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as Sherry
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Age: 29
Intaquam
1969
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as Rebecca
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Age: 29
Toofan
1969
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as
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Age: 29
Lady Killer
1969
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as
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Age: 29
Shatranj
1969
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as
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Age: 29
Jahan Pyar Miley
1969
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as
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Age: 29
Bhai Bahen
1969
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as
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Age: 29
Kismat
1968
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as Nancy
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Age: 29
Baazi
1968
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as
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Age: 28
Golden Eyes
1968
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as
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Age: 28
Anjaam
1968
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as Nikita
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Age: 28
Faraar
1965
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as
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Age: 25
Flying Man
1965
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as
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Age: 25
Shabnam
1964
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as Sabha
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Age: 24
Parasmani
1963
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as
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Age: 23
Kabli Khan
1963
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as Haseena
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Age: 23
Bidesiya
1963
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as
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Age: 23
No Image
Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram
1963
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as
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Age: 23
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
1963
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as Rita
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Age: 23
Hawa Mahal
1962
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as Champakali
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Age: 22
Maya
1961
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as Banke's darling
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Age: 22
Gunga Jumna
1961
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as Courtesan
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Age: 22
Junglee
1961
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as Miss Suku
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Age: 22
Miss Chalbaaz
1961
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as Roopa
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Age: 21
Do Bhai
1961
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as Courtesan
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Age: 21
Mr. India
1961
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as Rita
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Age: 21
Sapne Suhane
1961
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as Nimmo dancer
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Age: 21
Dr. Shaitan
1960
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as
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Age: 21
Lal Quila
1960
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as
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Age: 21
Hum Hindustani
1960
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as
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Age: 20
Angulimala
1960
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as
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Age: 20
Superman
1960
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as
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Age: 20
Tu Nahin Aur Sahi
1960
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as
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Age: 20
Ghunghat
1960
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as
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Age: 20
Gali Theke Rajpath
1959
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as Dancer
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Age: 19
Love Marriage
1959
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as Dancer (in a special appearance)
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Age: 19
Kangan
1959
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as wedding entertainer
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Age: 19
Insaan Jaag Utha
1959
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as Dancer (uncredited)
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Age: 19
Duniya Na Mane
1959
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as
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Age: 19
Yahudi
1958
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as
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Age: 18
Night Club
1958
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as Special Appearance
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Age: 18
Howrah Bridge
1958
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as Dancer / Singer
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Age: 18
Karigar
1958
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as Bar Dancer
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Age: 18
Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala
1958
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as
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Age: 18
Delhi Durbar
1956
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as
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Age: 16
Halaku
1956
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as
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Age: 16
Sipahsalar
1956
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as
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Age: 16
Santosham
1955
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as Dancer
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Age: 16
Miss Coca Cola
1955
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as
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Age: 15
Abe Hayat
1955
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as Dancer
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Age: 15
Pehli Jhalak
1955
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as Dancer
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Age: 15